Preschool Director
Company: HUMC Preschool
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary Are you interested in
making a difference in the lives of young children? Huguenot UMC
Preschool is looking for an energetic, dynamic, patient and
compassionate Preschool Director. If you have a passion for working
with children, are dedicated to providing the best education and
care to students, excel in a collaborative environment, and foster
positive relationships, we want you to be a part of our team. Our
small class sizes and student/teacher ratios, along with supportive
families and staff, create a warm, family-oriented school community
that makes coming to work a joy! The role of the Director is to
manage the day-to-day operations of our school. The Director will
be the primary contact with the staff and families at the school.
The Director is responsible for delivery of a high-quality
instructional program and works with the team to ensure overall
operation of the school including curriculum implementation in
classrooms, staff training and development, student enrollment,
parent and community relations, profit and loss management, and
facility management. This is a full-time position with benefits,
beginning in June, 2026. This job description in no way states or
implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee occupying this position. The incumbent is expected to
perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the
department. HUMC Preschool is an equal opportunity employer and
conducts all business activities, including hiring, promotion, and
other employment decisions, without regard to the employee’s or
applicant’s race, color, creed, religion/religious affiliation,
ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex
(to include sexual orientation, transgender status or gender
identity), disability, pregnancy, maternity/paternity status,
marital status or civil partnership, genetic information,
military/veteran status, victims of domestic violence or crimes, or
other legally protected class. To be considered for this position,
applicants must demonstrate proof of education and prior management
experience. Please reply by attaching a resume and proof of
education and/or credentials. Duties Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Licensing and Regulatory: Regularly audit and
maintain children and staff files in accordance with State
regulations and/or accreditation requirements. Maintain a media
permission list; coordinate the use of pictures with the Assistant
Director. Maintain attendance records. Ensure the physical
environment and health/safety standards are in full compliance with
local and state licensing regulations Coordinate with the Church
Trustees and Preschool Board regarding on-going or immediate
facility needs. Conduct appropriate emergency drills - fire,
intruder, shelter-in-place. Ensure classrooms are kept at the
appropriate classroom ratio; fill in as necessary. Represent the
school/agency during regulatory inspections. Maintain
responsibility for accident/incident/illness reporting, medication
management, and current allergy and health condition lists. Family
Engagement: Work with the staff to provide regular family
engagement opportunities. Demonstrate professionalism, engagement
and kindness to all children and families regardless of race,
religion, nationality, abilities, familial status or make-up, etc.
Leads tours with prospective families, highlighting key features
and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality,
etc. Maintain enrollment and fill openings as needed. Ensure that
teachers are regularly communicating with families regarding
student progress Leadership: Identify, schedule and interview
teacher candidates Supervise school staff including PTO approval
and performance management. Use a growth mindset to train and
develop teachers and provide feedback/coaching/discipline as
needed. Conduct classroom observations, evaluations, and provide
feedback that motivates and encourages staff learning and
professional growth Listen objectively to employee concerns and
plan a recommended course of action Build and communicate weekly
and daily schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact
and labor is effectively managed to budget. Manage new hire
paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing
regulations Maintain employee engagement practices that creates a
culture of professionalism and support Maintain confidentiality of
information in relation to staff, children, families and
co-workers. Align with the school’s mission and values. Work with
School Board to determine the direction of programs, build
strategic timelines, and implement new and on-going projects. Build
and maintain a positive working relationship with the church
leadership and its members. Represent HUMC Preschool at local,
state, and national conferences and meetings as appropriate
Requirements QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Experience: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in ECE, a child
related field, business, or marketing) 1 or more years of
experience in managing childcare center or preschool required (2
years preferred). 5 or more years of experience in working with
children in a school setting Required Knowledge: The ideal
candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent oral and
written communication skills and be fluent in MS Office, Outlook,
and have the ability to learn new technologies. They must also have
a good understanding of developmentally appropriate practice for
children aged infant to five years old and a deep respect for
teachers in the field. A growth mindset with a solution focused
approach to motivate and inspire Assistant Director and teachers.
Intentional about delivering high quality curriculum and designing
and implementing an assessment strategy with classroom teachers
that addresses developmental milestones and kindergarten readiness.
Highly organized, work well with others, self-starter, effective
time management and multitasking skills. Proactive about building
relationships with new families and maintaining high enrollment to
make sure the students have access to the best preschool experience
available. Nice To Haves Preferred Qualifications: Bookkeeping,
basic accounting and/or business management training or experience
are a plus. Master's Degree in Education, Business, or a related
field a plus. Benefits Dental insurance Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Paid
Holidays Vision insurance
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